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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.34, 452.22 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.34, 452.22 and 220.38 is: 330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.34 : 452.22 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.34/452.22 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.34x = 452.22 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.34x = 99,660.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,660.24/301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.72

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